swerve away

Frequency: 6.03.9 per million words

To change direction to move away from something.

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Examples (10)

  • The cyclist had to swerve away from the oncoming car.
  • In a panic, the deer swerved away into the dense forest.
  • The pilot had to swerve away from the flock of birds.
  • He quickly swerved away from the puddle of oil on the road.
  • The startled horse swerved away from the sudden noise.
  • She had to swerve away from the debris falling from the building.
  • The race car driver swerved away from a competitor's spin-out.
  • The driver of the bus swerved away to avoid a pedestrian.
  • The small boat had to swerve away from the large wave.
  • To avoid hitting the child, the driver swerved away from the sidewalk.